Deepfake Technology
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Akshay Kumar becomes latest victim of deepfake video, actor plans legal action | Deets inside
Entertainment | Feb 03, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTBollywood star Akshay Kumar is the latest entrant in the list of victims of deepfake videos. A video of the actor promoting a game application went viral recently. Know the full story.
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After Deepfake controversy, X restricts Taylor Swift searches: Details
Technology | Jan 29, 2024, 11:38 AM ISTThe White House pitched for legislation to protect people from deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence after the spread of fake photos of the singer Taylor Swift went viral.
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Deepfake scams crackdown: YouTube deletes 1,000 scam videos with AI-generated celebrity ads
Technology | Jan 26, 2024, 02:01 PM ISTYouTube removes over 1,000 scam videos featuring AI-generated celebrity deepfakes promoting Medicare scams.
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Viral deepfake video in name of Rajat Sharma; India TV Chairman denounces fake advertisement
Fact Check | Jan 21, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTIn a recent deepfake incident, India TV's Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma, became a victim of a manipulated video endorsing a weight loss drug. The deepfake falsely claimed Sharma's endorsement and featured a fabricated endorsement from Dr. Naresh Trehan, CEO of Medanta Group.
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Rashmika Mandanna deepfake case: Delhi Police arrests main accused in major breakthrough
India | Jan 20, 2024, 04:50 PM ISTSoon after Rashmika's video went viral on social media, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had issued an advisory to social media platforms, highlighting the legal regulations governing deepfakes and the potential consequences associated with their creation and dissemination.
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Non-consensual deepfake porn surfaces at the top of Google and Bing search results | Report
Technology | Jan 18, 2024, 10:12 PM ISTResearchers conducted searches on Google and Bing for 36 renowned female celebrities, utilizing a combination of their names and the term "deepfakes." Upon examination, it was found that, for 34 queries on Google and 35 on Bing, the top search results included links to deepfake videos.
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FACT CHECK: Sachin Tendulkar exposes deepfake video promoting betting app
Fact Check | Jan 15, 2024, 11:49 PM ISTFact-checking by India TV confirmed the video's falsehood, with visuals traced back to an April 2023 interview. Tendulkar's call to report such instances underlines the challenge of combating misinformation and deepfakes, stressing the need for swift action from social media platforms.
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Govt issues advisory to social media platforms amid growing concerns around deepfakes
India | Dec 26, 2023, 07:18 PM ISTThe latest advisory is the culmination of discussions held by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar with intermediaries. It emphasises that digital intermediaries must ensure users are informed about penal provisions, including those in the IPC and the IT Act 2000.
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'Looking for key conspirator': Delhi Police tracks down 4 suspects in Rashmika Mandanna deepfake row
Entertainment | Dec 20, 2023, 09:23 AM ISTIn the latest development, Delhi Police has tracked down four suspects, who turned out to be just uploaders and not the creators of the viral deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna. The police also said that they are looking for the key conspirator.
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Pakistan jailed leader Imran Khan uses deepfake AI voice to address virtual election rally I WATCH
World | Dec 18, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTThe audio, played over a photograph of Khan during an internet rally of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, drew more than 1.4 million views streamed on YouTube and attended live by tens of thousands on other social media.
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'That's my first double': Putin thrown off-guard after AI-generated clone quizzes him | WATCH
World | Dec 15, 2023, 12:10 PM ISTA person claiming to be "a student from St Petersburg" used a nearly identical, AI-generated representation of the Russian President and asked Putin about rumours surrounding him using a body double. The Russian President was momentarily surprised by this unexpected encounter.
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'AI has positive impacts but..': PM Modi highlights concerns over deepfakes at Global AI Summit
World | Dec 13, 2023, 06:22 AM ISTDuring the summit, PM Modi highlighted that India is a main player in the field of AI talent and asserted that the Indian government's policies are inspired by 'AI for all'. He also suggested using AI to make digital services available in local languages to increase digital inclusion.
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No end to Deepfake Menace! Priyanka Chopra is the latest victim after Alia, Katrina and Rashmika
Entertainment | Dec 06, 2023, 06:09 PM ISTPriyanka chopra deepfake news: Deepfake is the latest technology used by cybercriminals to use it for swiping faces of the people, especially in explicit images or videos.
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Centre issuing advisories on social media firms for 100% compliance on Deepfake content
Technology | Dec 05, 2023, 06:17 PM ISTGoogle said that the company's collaboration with the Indian government for multi-stakeholder discussion, which took place in the last month has been aligned with its commitment to address the challenge together and ensures a responsible approach to AI.
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OPINION | BEWARE OF FAKE NEWS CHANNELS, DEEPFAKE CYBER FRAUDS
India | Dec 04, 2023, 08:01 PM ISTThe fake DCP told her that her bank account and Aadhar number wer used for transferring Rs 20 lakh. She was asked to arrange Rs 20 lakh as bail money and was threatened that she could be arrested if the money was not transferred.
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Deepfake: New regulation for social media platforms on cards | Deets inside
Technology | Nov 23, 2023, 01:45 PM ISTAshwini Vaishnaw, the IT Minister of India addressed the issue of deepfakes cases in India and said that it is a new threat to democracy. The Indian government is considering new regulations to safeguard social media users.
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'Far from reality...': Sara Tendulkar breaks silence on her deepfake photos with Shubman Gill
Entertainment | Nov 22, 2023, 11:19 PM ISTRecently, a morphed picture of Sara Tendulkar and Indian cricketer Shubman Gill went viral on the internet wherein the face of her brother Arjun was replaced by the Indian batter. Now, Sara has urged X to take action against all those accounts, which are created with an intent to mislead people.
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G20 Virtual Summit: PM Modi welcomes release of hostages in Gaza, condemns civilian deaths
World | Nov 22, 2023, 08:55 PM ISTPM Modi said that insecurity and instability in West Asia is a matter of concern for all countries in the forum. This comes after Qatari mediators negotiated a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas in exchange for 50 hostages.
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Deepfake videos case: "Issued notices to meet all social media platforms," says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India | Nov 19, 2023, 07:38 AM ISTDeepfake videos case: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told media that the government had recently issued notices to companies on the deepfake issue, and while the platforms have responded, companies will have to be "more aggressive" in taking action on such content.
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PM Modi flags misuse of AI to create 'deepfake', cites his own doctored Garba video
India | Nov 17, 2023, 05:23 PM ISTThe Prime Minister flagged the issue of the use of AI to create 'deepfake' and said the media must educate people about the emerging crisis. Deepfake videos of some actresses surfaced on social media recently, prompting the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to issue an advisory.